Section 47 in The Railway Protection Force Rules, 1987
47. Establishment standards.
- Physical standard : The minimum physical standard for enlistment as anenrolled member of the Force (including ancillary staff specified in Schedule I) shallbe as under :(a)[Height - 165 cms.] [ Substituted by G.S.R. 574, dated 7-11-1994 (w.e.f. 19-11-1994).](b)Chest : unexpanded - 80 cms.Expanded - 85 cms.[***] [ First proviso omitted by G.S.R. 574, dated 7-11-1994 (w.e.f. 19-11-1994).][Provided ] [ Substituted by G.S.R. 574, dated 7-11-1994 (w.e.f. 19-11-1994).] that for persons who have not attained the age of 20 years, arelaxation of 2.5 cms. In height and 5 cms. In chest measurements may be allowedif the Divisional Medical Officer certifies that the person concerned is likely toattain the minimum prescribed standard on attaining the maximum age applicablein the case:Provide further that the Director-General may prescribe separate physicalstandard for female candidates for direct recruitment.
